Author's notes: I was reading a story about the Four Founders of Hogwarts, and Salazar was married to a very powerful and very beautiful witch. She was so beautiful he couldn't tolerate any other man near her. Sadly, I can't find the story anywhere :'(.

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The one you wish me to be

Is someone I can never be

For I am entirely who I am

And no one else you want me to

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If you find you can not

Love me only for myself

I find no reason at all

To remain here by your side

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You forgot the times we talked

About everything and nothing

You forgot I love to laugh

As you beg me to only smile

My pale skin you used to praise

As well as my violet eyes

You now seem to be embarrassed

Constantly ordering me to cover them

I will not change what I am

Take me for me or leave me here

But I will not change

That I can promise

You do not understand, do you?

The reason I try to hide you

To cover you from prying eyes

To erase your image from the surface of the earth

Your skin, the softest silk I’ve ever touched

My most treasured treasure, others crave

Your eyes, deep abysms of scented flowers

My supreme delight, others desire

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Such a misunderstanding I have created

Made you cry erroneous sorrows

For the sorrow you should cry above all others

Is your charm, your beauty, your soul

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Being a blessing to me

Is a curse disguised

I do not know what to do now.

I could lock you in a cellar

With no windows and no doors

Yes, I could do it

To hide your charm, your beauty, your soul

But you would loose them altogether

Turning into the shadow

Of what you once were

Do you understand now, my love?

Do you see how parted my spirit is?

You’re a dark phoenix

Free, wild, cold fire

And yet, my beloved, you stay

Why?

I stayed

I stay

I will stay

Because every free phoenix needs a home

Darkness needs light to exist

I need you to breathe

I stay because I love you.